Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Group Trip 2025

Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Tour 2025

October 15-30, 2025

16 days/ 15 nights

Early Bird Price: $5,490

Regular Price: $5,690

Our journey starts in Nairobi, Kenya’s buzzing capital, where we’ll dive into the city vibes before heading into the wild. Then, we’ll cross into Tanzania, where the adventure continues through Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. After that, we’ll continue our journey to the villages of Karatu, Mto wa Mbu, and Lake Eyasi, where you’ll meet the Hadzabe tribe. To wrap it all up, we’ll slow things down on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, the spice island paradise.

What's Included (and What's Not)

Included:

Accommodation
All local transportation
Airport transfers
English-speaking guides
All activities and excursions mentioned in the itinerary (Spice Tour, Sunset Cruise, Stone Town tour, Prison Island, Giraffe Center, etc.)

All national park entry fees
Most meals are included. All meals during the safari are covered! In Zanzibar, daily breakfast is included, and lunch is provided on all activity days. In Nairobi and Arusha, breakfast and lunch are included.

Not Included:

International flights to Kenya and from Zanzibar
Travel insurance (*mandatory)
Personal expenses
Tips
Visas

Accommodation:

We’ll be staying in 3- and 4-star hotels such as Ngare Lodge, Bougainvilla Lodge, Amani Villas Nature Retreat, and similar.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your driver/guide and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Check in, freshen up, and relax before dinner.

Day 2: Maasai Mara National Park

After breakfast, we’ll embark on a 6-hour journey to Maasai Mara National Reserve – one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. We’ll visit a local Maasai village where you’ll experience an authentic cultural visit and meet the iconic Maasai tribe.

You’ll learn how the Maasai make fire using traditional techniques, step inside their family homes, and even witness their famous Adumu (jumping dance), performed by the young warriors.

Day 3: Maasai Mara National Park

Today is all about wildlife! We’ll spend a full day, around 9 hours, exploring the incredible Maasai Mara National Reserve on game drives. The Mara is famous for its abundant wildlife and is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos, along with countless other animals like giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs.

Lunch will be a relaxed picnic in the bush, surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wild. Be ready for a day filled with jaw-dropping animal encounters, stunning views, sunsets, and safari magic you’ll never forget.

If you’re looking to make the day even more unforgettable, we can arrange an optional hot air balloon experience.

Day 4: Kenya → Tanzania

After an early morning breakfast, we will depart from Masai Mara, bypassing Nairobi for a 40-minute visit to the famous Giraffe Center to feed the giraffes, and then head to the Namanga border and Arusha in Tanzania. Alternatively, we will cross through the Isebania border.

Day 5: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, around 7 a.m., your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel. From there, we’ll head off to the incredible Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and baobab trees.

Tarangire is especially spectacular during the dry Season (June-November) as wildlife concentrations rival that of the Serengeti (since enormous populations of elephants and other animals are drawn to the Tarangire River as their only source of water). With its varied habitats and permanent water in the Tarangire River, the park is home to over 2000 elephants and 500 birds
species.

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you enjoy game drives through the park, where you’ll have the chance to spot an array of wildlife in their natural habitat. It’s a day full of adventure, wildlife sightings, and breathtaking scenery!

In the evening, we’ll return to the lodge for a delicious dinner. Afterward, enjoy a restful night’s sleep, ready for another exciting day ahead!

Day 6 – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we’ll depart for Serengeti National Park. The journey from Tarangire to Serengeti offers beautiful landscapes along the way, which will prepare you for the incredible safari experience in one of the world’s most famous national parks.

After arrival, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge. Tomorrow, we’ll continue our adventure through the Serengeti!

Day 7 – Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is one of the most famous and spectacular national parks in the world, known for its vast landscapes and incredible wildlife. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles travel across the plains in search of food and water. It is also home to the “Big Five” – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos, along with a diverse range of other animals, from cheetahs and giraffes to hippos and crocodiles.

Day 8 – Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

In the morning, we’ll leave the Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Crater. Often called the “eighth wonder of the world,” this vast caldera, formed over 2 million years ago, is home to diverse wildlife, including elephants, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. With its acacia forests, hippo-filled swamps, and open grasslands, the crater offers an incredible safari experience, where you’ll also see the Maasai grazing their cattle alongside the wild animals.

Day 9 – Karatu – Lake Eyasi

After an early breakfast, we’ll head to Lake Eyasi for a fascinating visit to the Hadzabe Tribe, where you’ll experience their traditional hunting and gathering activities. Later, we’ll transfer you to Ngare Lodge for some rest, or you may opt to overnight in Arusha City in preparation for an early morning departure to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam.

Day 10 – Transfer from Arusha to Dar Es Salaam, then to Zanzibar

After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey to Zanzibar. This will be a long travel day, starting with a scenic private road transfer from Arusha to Dar es Salaam, passing through Tanzania’s diverse landscapes. Once in Dar, we’ll catch a ferry to Zanzibar, where you’ll be welcomed by turquoise waters and the island’s relaxed, tropical vibe.

For those who prefer a quicker and more comfortable option, you may choose to fly from Arusha directly to Zanzibar (at an additional cost).

Day 11 – Arrival in Zanzibar

Transfer from the airport/ boat terminal to your beachfront hotel in Michanvi, Zanzibar. Amani Villas Nature Retreat offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views, a lush garden, and a swimming pool.

The resort features spa facilities, beauty services, and wellness packages. Additional amenities include a fitness centre, yoga classes, and a sauna.

Time to relax, have lunch, go to the beach, and explore the area.

Day 12 – Spice Farm & Sunset Cruise (Zanzibar)

After breakfast, we will visit a Spice Farm, then relax on a white-sand beach. In the late afternoon, around 4:30 p.m., we’ll set sail on a traditional dhow for a magical sunset cruise. By 7:00 p.m., we’ll return to your hotel to relax for the evening.

Zanzibar is known for its spices, so no trip to this East African island is complete without embarking on one of the famous spice tours. You’ll go on a guided tour to some of the famous plantations that produce cloves, henna, rose
apples, guava, cinnamon, and vanilla. We’ll learn about the medicinal purposes of potent herbs and how the history of the spice trade influenced the development of modern Zanzibar.

The sunset cruise will excite you as you’ll get a good glimpse of the wonderful scenes of the Indian Ocean along the Stone Town shoreline.

Day 14 – Stone Town & Prison Island (Zanzibar)

After an early breakfast, we’ll head to Stone Town, around 8:30 a.m., for a guided two-hour tour through its UNESCO-listed streets. We’ll explore the vibrant bazaars, historic buildings, and cultural landmarks like the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Darajani Market. After the tour, we’ll stop for lunch – possibly at Luqman Restaurant, before continuing to Prison Island.

After lunch, we’ll take a short boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu Island), just 20 minutes from Stone Town. Originally used as a detention center for rebellious slaves in the 1860s and later as a quarantine station, the island is now a peaceful getaway. You’ll meet the island’s famous giant tortoises – some over 100 years old- brought from the Seychelles in the 19th century. Enjoy time to relax on the white-sand beach, swim, or snorkel in turquoise waters.

Day 15 – Dolphin Adventure & Jozani Forest (Zanzibar)

After an early breakfast, around 6 am, we’ll head to Kizimkazi for a Dolphin Tour. The village’s coastline is home to pods of humpback and bottlenose dolphins. You’ll have the chance to spot them, and if lucky, swim alongside them, in their natural habitat. There’s also time for snorkeling in the clear Indian Ocean before heading back to shore.

Next, we’ll explore Jozani Forest, a protected area in the heart of Zanzibar. This lush forest is part of the Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park and is best known for the endangered Kirk’s red colobus monkeys, found only in Zanzibar. The walk through the forest takes about two hours.

After the tour, we’ll return to our hotel in Stone Town to rest and freshen up.